You are right about this. I think the last couple of crews were told "you have a clean slate to work with, start from the beginning and make it your own." No research is needed when you can do your own thing. And Loeb is respected at Marvel, of course he was able to do what ever he wanted with Nova - no history necessary.

With these guys dealing with Rich, and trying to tell what makes Rich special, they have to delve into his past, his friendships and his heroics. They studied and they seem excited about the character. My reservations are completely gone too.

I have the feeling that Rich will not be donning the uniform for at least a little bit, and that is okay, because we will be reading about our old friend. And it makes sense. As the creators mentioned, when military personnel come back from war, they have to reintegrate themselves into home life, and it is tough. I live in a military town and see that all the time. They feel separated from all of their friends and have to find their way back to a semi-regular existence. And Rich has been in war after war. He has been away from his parents and Human friends forever. He needs to reconnect and remember what it is to be human. I know the creators have to use Sam to help with this, but I want to see Rich's old friends and loves (Ginger Jaye) used to help, too.

I am all in.

--Previous Message-- : The marvel one is even better. : : They mention Thanos and Doctor Sun (!). : : These guys have my support...seem like they : have done way more research than any other : writer art team we've seen. : : This isn't some vehicle to "push" : Sam. This is a true blue well intentioned : staff and I'm gonna buy the book without any : reservations. : : : http://marvel.com/news/comics/26837/marvel_now_hear_this_nova?linkId=29775212: : : : --Previous Message-- : : This reads very promising. I do actually : think the idea of a mentor/protege' thing : has a lot of potential story value. And : they are acknowledging Rich as a real power : player. : : Sam has always needed someone to teach him : how to be a hero. Rider's defining : characteristic is unbending and absolutely : focus on doing the right thing no matter : what the personal cost is. Who better to : teach Sam how to be a real hero? : : And Sam can maybe get Rich to loosen up here : and there --I can see a lot of humor with : Rich being gone and not knowing things Sam : takes for granted. : : : : --Previous Message-- : CBR had a new interview about the upcoming : series. I think it sounds really promising. : : : : : http://www.cbr.com/marvels-new-nova-series-unites-rich-rider-sam-alexander/: : : : :